ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HAVE ITS RISKS:
I allow my child to participate in the game of hockey because it is physically and mentally challenging. In consideration of my child’s participation in such programs, activities and events, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to this activity. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to:
. Injuries from executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques in hockey;
. Injuries from ice surfaces and dressing rooms including bacterial infections and rashes;
. Injuries resulting from falls to the ground due to uneven or irregular terrain or ice surfaces;
. Injuries from collisions with walls and hockey equipment;
. Injuries resulting from failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
. Spinal cord injuries which may render my child permanently paralyzed;.
. Injuries from contact, colliding or being struck by other participants, spectators, equipment or vehicles;
. Injuries resulting from vigorous physical exertion and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
. Injuries from exerting and stretching various muscle groups; and
. Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the organization’s activities.
Furthermore, I am aware:
. That injuries sustained in hockey can be severe;
. That my child may experience anxiety while challenging him/herself during the activities;
. That my child may come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental and unexpected contact;
. That risk of injury is reduced if my child follows all rules established for participation; and
. That my child’s risk of injury increases as he/she becomes fatigued.
Website:
I also allow my child’s/children’s picture and name (including surname) to be posted on our website and I also understand they may be mentioned in an article on the Zurich Minor Hockey website.

I AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CHILD:
My child is participating voluntarily in these activities, events and programs. I agree that there are risks in hockey as described above. By participating voluntarily in these events, activities and programs, I am exposing my child to these risks and hazards. I agree to accept them and be responsible for any injury or other loss which my child might receive while participating in these events, activities and programs.
If something happens to my child, I release the organizers of responsibility for any claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participation. In this Agreement I understand organizers to mean: the Zurich Minor Athletic Association and its directors and employees, all member Leagues and Clubs, their directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of facilities and their representatives.